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Spokes is the monthly magazine of Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums. Hear the latest news from European science engagement, go further with in-depth features and make the most of the good reads, events and opportunities shared by Ecsite members.
Calls 24 March 2025
Ecsite is looking for a graphic designer who will help with the graphic design of an open licence printable serious game. The deadline to apply is 23:59 (CET) on 07/04/2025.
News 13 March 2025
Pavilion of Knowledge – Ciência Viva will host the Directors Forum 2025 from 20-21 November in Lisbon, Portugal.
News 12 March 2025
Copernicus Science Centre is pushing sustainability boundaries within our sector with its new Senior Sustainability Specialist role - read our interview with Anna Miętkowska.
News 4 March 2025
Hilde de Laet - Manager of Hidrodoe and Treasurer and member of the Ecsite Board - shares her Top Tips with us this month.
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Through Ecsite, members have the opportunity to participate in collaborative projects shaping the future of science engagement. Ecsite runs projects funded by the European Commission as well as initiatives in partnership with other organisations.
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Practical guide or toolkit
In pursuing a sustainable future, a circular economy has emerged as a pivotal framework, particularly within water management. The CIRSEAU cluster, an alliance of EU- funded research projects, has been at the forefront of this movement. The projects designed a set of innovative tools, games, and applications to foster stakeholder involvement and promote sustainable water practices.
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Education & learning, EU and governance
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Practical guide or toolkit
How can we inspire learners of all ages to critically engage with the future of food? How do we empower educators, including science centres & museums, to explore food systems, sustainability, and health with their audience? The CLEVERFOOD project has gathered high-quality tools in its FOOD 2030 Science Education Toolkit, providing an interactive and thought-provoking way to address these pressing questions.
A Toolkit for Engaging Food Science Education
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Education & learning, Topics in science